To contribute to the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol by strengthening the national access and benefit-sharing (ABS) framework and facilitating access to genetic resources of guanacos for the development of an anti-diarrheal treatment.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5820
Country
Argentina
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2016
Status
Project Approved
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Executing Agencies
National Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINAMB); National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA); and Chubut Province
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
NPIF

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
3,307,186
GEF Project Grant
908,904
GEF Agency Fees
86,346

Timeline

Received by GEF
29 Apr 2014
Concept Approved
22 May 2014
Project Approved for Implementation
19 May 2016